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Author: Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top REIT to Hold Until Retirement Regardless of Your Age

| Daniel Da Costa

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) is a top residential real estate company that will grow for decades, allowing investors to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Lower Interest Rates Coming to Canada: Here Are 2 Ways to Benefit

| Daniel Da Costa

Many believe the Bank of Canada will need to cut interest rates soon, which will lead to some opportunities in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis Investing: The Safest Way to Gain Exposure Ahead of October

| Daniel Da Costa

For investors who believe the cannabis industry will continue to grow, Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) is a…

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Dividend Stocks

Can’t Afford a Rental Property? Here’s a Better Way to Invest in Real Estate

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is one of the best industries to operate in, and First Capital Realty Inc (TSX:FCR) and InterRent REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss Out on These 2 Top Retail Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (TSX:CTC.A) and Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) are two of the best retail companies to own in Canada.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Intangibles Every Investor Needs to Be Successful

| Daniel Da Costa

Successful investing requires investors to have certain qualities to minimize mistakes. It also requires top-quality stocks such as Peyto Exploration…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oil and Gas Stocks Yielding Over 9%

| Daniel Da Costa

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) and Torc Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) are two top-tier oil and gas stocks that have…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Cannabis Companies That Could Be the Next Industry Leaders

| Daniel Da Costa

OrganiGram Holdings Inc (TSX:OGI)(NASDAQ:OGI) and Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) are two companies that have a ton of potential and the opportunity…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Has Never Had More Value Than it Does Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) continues to be the most attractive investment if you are looking to get into the cannabis…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid During This Market Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

It can be difficult for investors to stomach the volatility and uncertainty when the markets are down. Doing so would…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Cannabis Companies With Huge Potential That You May Have Never Heard of

| Daniel Da Costa

Weed MD Inc (TSXV:WMD) and VIVO Cannabis Inc (TSXV:VIVO) are two small-cap cannabis stocks that have huge potential to be…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Growth Stocks to Play the Growing Change in Canadian Demographics

| Daniel Da Costa

Extendicare Inc (TSX:EXE) and NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are two companies that are well positioned to benefit from the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Under $5 That Could Have Huge Upside

| Daniel Da Costa

Diversified Royalty Corp (TSX:DIV) and CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. (TSX:CWX) are both trading for below $5. They have each…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: A Top Contrarian Pick to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc (TSX:ZZZ) is not a stock to sleep on. The company has positioned itself well in…

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Dividend Stocks

Reduce Your Portfolio’s Volatility With These 2 Top Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) and TC Energy Corp (TSX:TRP) are two top stocks investors should buy if they are looking to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks to Buy Before the Rally Continues

| Daniel Da Costa

Newmont Goldcorp Corp (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM), Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM), and Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are three top-tier gold stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Preparation: 2 Defensive Stocks That Offer Huge Growth Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

Metro, Inc (TSX:MRU) and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) are two top-tier defensive stocks that also offer long-term investors promising growth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Highly Stable Dividend Stocks Yielding 6% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL), Western Forest Products Inc (TSX:WEF) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) are all stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Will Grow for Decades

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) have been rewarding investors the last few years, as they improve their efficiency…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Rules Are Warren Buffett’s Keys to Success

| Daniel Da Costa

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a great stock for long-term investors. Buying Royal Bank at a fair price will…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks on the Verge of a Breakout

| Daniel Da Costa

SIR Royalty Income Fund (TSX:SRV.UN), Gamehost Inc (TSX:GH), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) are all stocks on the verge of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Companies to Consistently Earn You 15% or More on Your Investment

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Asset Management Inc (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) offer investors the opportunity to have some of their…

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Dividend Stocks

Renewable Energy Is a Top Growth Industry: Here Are 3 Industry Leaders

| Daniel Da Costa

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) Northland Power Inc (TSX:NPI) and Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are three top-tier renewable energy…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

3 Important Steps Ahead of a Recession That Could Save You Thousands

| Daniel Da Costa

Being prepared for a recession can help you to save a lot of money in the long run. Adding a…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: 2 Dirt Cheap Energy Companies With Huge Upside

| Daniel Da Costa

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Imperial Oil Limited (TSXIMO)(NYSE:IMO) are two large oil companies with a rich history of execution. Both…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: This Disrupter Is Set to Continue to Grow Into 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Shaw Communications Inc (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) has been successfully reorganizing its business. It's wireline business continue to succeed, and its wireless business…

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Energy Stocks

Warning: These 3 Stocks Are at Risk of a Dividend Cut

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividends are a great way to build and compound wealth, but investors need to understand the financing needs. Investors in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Will Continue to Outperform: Here’s an Easy Way to Gain Exposure

| Daniel Da Costa

iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) is an easy way for investors to get good exposure to gold.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 High-Growth Apparel Stocks to Buy Ahead of 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Roots Corp (TSX:ROOT) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) are two high-quality apparel companies. Though they’ve had their hiccups lately,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Integrated energy companies are much more stable investments than a traditional exploration company. Two top integrated stocks are Cenovus Energy…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: The One Stock That All Investors Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

Canopy Rivers Inc (TSXV:RIV) the venture capital arm of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has a unique business model that ensures…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warning! Don’t Miss Out on the Rally in Gold: Here Are 2 Ways to Get Exposed

| Daniel Da Costa

Kinross Gold Corp (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and Detour Gold Corp (TSX:DGC) are two well-run gold miners that are poised to benefit from…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Buy This Telco Stock and Forget About It

| Daniel Da Costa

The telecommunications industry continues to grow at an incredible pace, and Telus Corp (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the best way for investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ideas to Stabilize Your Portfolio During Periods of Falling Interest Rates

| Daniel Da Costa

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two solid utility companies that are great ways to stabilize a portfolio…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: A Helpful Tip to Personalize Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

By using a stock screener, investors can find stocks that meet their own criteria, like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB), a…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Is Finally on the Right Track, but Is it Ready for an Investment?

| Daniel Da Costa

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks like it may have finally turned the corner, but with so much risk still…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Industry-Leading Stocks to Drive Portfolio Growth Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) are two industry leaders that can drive portfolio growth for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

The Infrastructure Stock That Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) has great assets and is really well run. In addition to the 4.5% dividend, the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Small-Cap Oil Stocks That Are Screaming Buys

| Daniel Da Costa

Bonterra Energy Corp (TSX:BNE) and Surge Energy Inc (TSX:SGY) are two well-positioned energy companies to buy and hold forever.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Financial Services Stocks That Offer Special Opportunities

| Daniel Da Costa

Chesswood Group Ltd. (TSX:CHW) and goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) are two high-earning alternative finance companies you want in your portfolio.

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